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Item number 3594/1 a-k from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Whale bone carving of a hunter carrying an unstrung cable-backed bow and bucket, attached to an irregularly-shaped base (part a); figure is standing along front edge of base. Small stone structure (part b), made up of rocks stacked on top of one another, on opposite end of base; attached with two pegs. Figure has intricately carved facial features, consisting of oval-shaped eyes, wide nose, and frowning mouth. Figure has a large skin pack strapped across back; sinew straps wrap around hunter's chest. Pack has long rods sticking out of either end; tufts of white fur around where the rods protrude. Small back quiver slung over hunter's right shoulder; self-nocked arrow shafts (parts c-k) fill quiver. Bucket hunter is holding in left hand is filled with dark red and orange stones. Figure is unsigned.
Item History
- Made by Nick Sikkuark (Maker) in Pelly Bay, Nunavut, Canada and Kugaaruk, Nunavut, Canada between 1960 and 2013
- Owned by Steven Metzger and Grace Okada before September 29, 2022
- Received from Steven Metzger (Donor) and Grace Okada (Donor) on September 29, 2022
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- 3594/1 a-k
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- skin, sinew, stone and whale bone
- Overall
- height 30.6 cm, width 24.3 cm, depth 37.2 cm
Where
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Creator
- Nick Sikkuark (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Steven Metzger and Grace Okada
- Received from
- Steven Metzger (Donor) and Grace Okada (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- between 1960 and 2013
- Ownership Date
- before September 29, 2022
- Acquisition Date
- on September 29, 2022
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3594/0001 a-k
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